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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Just wondering... As a last resort I'll have to use ebay ones.


I kind of like these... but they're ebay
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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sigh
obviously oem is the way to go

what else would be better you tell me?

u blatantly like the ebay ones so just get them and be happy to make your car supar jdm
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Stock or E-Code.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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just do the black housing mod to OEM ones
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Paint the stock ones or get JDM ones.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get JDM ones.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Would be significantly worse than OEM. The headlights are designed to send a beam higher and further to the left (to illuminate signs and roadside hazards). JDM and UKDM headlights have this switched, so it blinds oncoming traffic, and provided inadequate lighting to the roadside.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eran &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Would be significantly worse than OEM. The headlights are designed to send a beam higher and further to the left (to illuminate signs and roadside hazards). JDM and UKDM headlights have this switched, so it blinds oncoming traffic, and provided inadequate lighting to the roadside.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont think the op cares wtf it does
as long as its approved to be jdm and cool
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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I've seen JDM headlights on EG civic's and they don't do that, or at least I can't tell the diffy. (passing them in other lane, and stopped)
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NMZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i dont think the op cares wtf it does
as long as its approved to be jdm and cool</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh ... well in that case ....

Ronal makes some hella JDM wheels ....

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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've seen JDM headlights on EG civic's and they don't do that, or at least I can't tell the diffy. (passing them in other lane, and stopped)</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's not as noticeable on 92-95's because they have fluted lenses. They look like a fist-full of glare anyways.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NMZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i dont think the op cares wtf it does
as long as its approved to be jdm and cool</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually, I don't care if it's JDM or not...
Those were the only eBay ones I found that seemed of interest to me at all.

And if I wanted "JDM" don't you think I'd be getting the real ones?
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sleepy_Red_hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just do the black housing mod to OEM ones</TD></TR></TABLE>

got a link to a DIY???

seems like it would fun to do
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by meagainsttheworld &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

got a link to a DIY???

seems like it would fun to do</TD></TR></TABLE>

its late and i want to go to bed, so no i dont have the link but its all over the forums, just search! if you cant find it tomorrow, PM me and i'll search for it and link it,
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by meagainsttheworld &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

got a link to a DIY???

seems like it would fun to do</TD></TR></TABLE>

pop open headlights
spray paint
bake in oven
profit?
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by meagainsttheworld &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Actually, I don't care if it's JDM or not...
Those were the only eBay ones I found that seemed of interest to me at all.

And if I wanted "JDM" don't you think I'd be getting the real ones?</TD></TR></TABLE>

everyone would "get" them if they had the $ ..
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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go for the legit ctr headlights... but the price is around $300-$400 but they look great!


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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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If your stockers work fine and you want black housings just bake them.

1 back
2 prep
3 paint
4 bake again
5 put back together and run a bead of silicone to ensure a good seal.

/DIY black housings.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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If you are baller and you can afford the REAL DEAL CTR stuff... go ahead.

If you are broke like myself, do the DIY CTR headlights. Which reminds me, I need to go do mine haha.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by punoy69 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you are baller and you can afford the REAL DEAL CTR stuff... go ahead.

If you are broke like myself, do the DIY CTR headlights. Which reminds me, I need to go do mine haha. </TD></TR></TABLE>

couldnt have said it better myself ^^^^^^^
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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pop open headlights
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Damn, luck 96-98 owners, their DIY is ridiculously easy.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Damn, luck 96-98 owners, their DIY is ridiculously easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wtf
its the same **** for all the headlights
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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This is off-topic but, does anyone know off-hand what the brand/part # of the amber turn signal bulbs for 96-98 headlights are? I remember coming across it one day, but I forgot to write it down. It's so you can remove those ugly looking huge bulb cover thingies and replace them with just regular amber bulbs. Thanks.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by punoy69 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is off-topic but, does anyone know off-hand what the brand/part # of the amber turn signal bulbs for 96-98 headlights are? I remember coming across it one day, but I forgot to write it down. It's so you can remove those ugly looking huge bulb cover thingies and replace them with just regular amber bulbs. Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just buy some amber 1197 bulbs online or from an autoparts store.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NMZ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wtf
its the same **** for all the headlights</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm a lazy masker. 99-00 you have to mask off the turn signal reflector. I.e. Work.

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